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Honestly I don't train my core at all and i have a real strong core, squats and deadlifts take care of my core

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I like to train my core on squat days. I found when i trained my core the day before squat day it is hard for me to stay tight while squatting. But I've known guys do train core before squat days as well. I know my answer probably doesn't help much, but give it a try and see how you feel.

I like to train my core on squat days. I found when i trained my core the day before squat day it is hard for me to stay tight while squatting. But I've known guys do train core before squat days as well. I know my answer probably doesn't help much, but give it a try and see how you feel.

If not my suggestion, i suggest this also squat will work your abs over good so its best to work them on that day

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The badass carves his own path. He wears, drives, drinks, watches, and listens to what he chooses, when he chooses, where he chooses. Badass style is understated but instantly recognizable.

Again its good to see guys pushing squat and dl, for core strength. DL's use more muscles than you realize as do squats trying to keep that heavy s*** steady. I add in some planks, leg raises and rev crunches though at end of my training.